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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Entertainment ut the Second Rap
fist Sunday-SchoOI Room.

A most pleasing entertainment was gwen
at the Second Baptist church Thursday
evening. II was the GROWING OF the May
Queen, Miss Mary shelton. This young
lady Is very pretty, and was perfect In re-
citation. Her attendants recited aud sang
beautifully. Katie Jones as Cupid and
Bessie Garnet as Crown Bearer acted their
parts well. The Butterflies--Janie Wingo
and Myra Jones-wore such complete COS
tunes that the audience did not recognize
them rs children. The other characters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Contracts for City-Haii Material
Ava r1ed.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings at its meeting last night awarded the
following contracts for material TO be de-
livered at the new CITY Hall: Bricks, w. j.
Westwood at s9.9S per thousand; lumber,
Woodward & Son at $11 per thousand:
iron, Old Dominion Iron and Nail-Works
Company at 1920 per 100 pounds; steel.
Southern Railway Supply Company at IS
Ter 100 nOundg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
GaIIcgo.miIls Property 10 be ResoId.

Judge Holiday yesterday refused the
application OF Mr.. Charles L. Todd, who
a,kcd for a suspending order in the Gale
go.Mils case, and ordered decree to be
entered directing the property to be sold
in ten days from next Tuesday.
When the property i again offered at
auction it will be started at Sl32, 900, the
upset bid made by General Joseph II. An
derSon, aud the brands will be started al
$500, tLe bid also made by General An
deTsoD. IL the real estate and brands are
not sold separately, then the property will
be started at $40, 100, the aggregate amount
OF General AndersOn's two bids.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Tie BUNNY Belle"

The Committee on Streets lat night re-
considered their action OF the previous
meeting granting the City Railway com
pauy the privilege OF running lis dummy
engine "Belle" 10 the present terminus Oh
the road Main and Reservoir streets. Ih'
petiton was then laid upon the table unit
the next meeting.
The object Of the reconsideration j. sara
to be- to look after ard hasten the compile
ton Of the east-'nd extension.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
The Original Copy OF General Lees
Address.

Governor Lee Yesterday received letter
from a lady in the western part Ofthe state
who SAYS She hiss the original copy OF Gen
eral Il. +. Lees farewell address 70 his sol
ders; also, an autograph album which '-
lOpgtd TO General Lee that contains the
autographs Of number Of Confederate
generals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
The Male Orphan Asylum.

The annual meeting OF the Male Orphan
Society will be held this afternoon at
O'Clock at the First Presbyterian church.
Rev. Dr. :. 4. Goodwin will deliver an adj
drC,s and the orphans will sing. The eX-
ercIsos will he interesting.
The following will show the condition Of
the asylum: On the lst Of June, 1856,
there were iorty.egbt inmates. Fourteen
were admitted during the year, making
siXty-two 10 care for. Four were placed in
homes, six returned TO friends. one served
out his time hOnorably, one died, and one
was dismissed, leaving forty-nine in the
asylum at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
NJ PIeases the Ladies'.

That Is what they all say after irving T.
ID. French Handmade CorSets. We have
been told this by hundreds Of ladies' 10
whom we have sold them. They are thf
most comfortable and most periect.fttine
Corsots ever made. Give them trial when
in want OF a good Corset. You will never
wish 10 be without one or wear any other
kind. For sale %
THALHINER BEOTHErs',
Fifth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Save your money; don't waste II BY buy
ing worthless trash, These words are r."
but fall Of meaning and true. And whfu
10 want Of lrs,-cIa>s Shoes OF ant descrip
ton we advise you 10 witt Heller * 60 =
Model Shoe store, 81 Broad street. Every
article warranted ~ represented, aud II
every instance Satisfaction guaranteed. Oul
assortment embraces almost every styl'
worn for ladies, misses, gentlemen, or chill
drCu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
uouumeut 70 he Dedicated.

The Oiey Battery Association will dedl-
cate their monument on Saturday, June
nth, at 6 =. NJ. Rev. Ben. Tucker, Of
Norfolk, will deliver poem; Mr.. George
Savage, OF Baltimore, will make an address,
and Rev. 5. G. Clopton will offer prayer.
Mr.. Montgomery West Is chairman OF the
committee OF arrangements, and Mr.. X. L.
Briggs is chairman OF the monument CON-
mlttee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Real Estate Sales.

Messrs. Frank ID. Hin a. Co. yesterday
evening sold the vacant property al the
northwest corner Of Broad aud Twenty.
6rst streets, l55xl53 feet, for 5000.
Th, Sc lots are at the intersection Of Broa
street with Cburch-IIilI avenue, and In
frort Of where the new street-rallway will
run.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
THE OFFICIAL COUNT
YHS FULL VOTE IN HENRIco AND
CHEsrRSFIRLD CoUHrIEs.
Average Republican Majority in Henrieo
over 4so-further Retains from
Other Sections.

The Commissioners Of Election Of Hen
rico county, composed Of Mcssrs. James T.
Redo, r. l.. Harrison, q. W. Randall, J. G.
sehermerhorn, and DIR. j. q. Beattie met
AZ the county courthouse yesterday and
eanvassed the vote Of Thursday with the
following result. The 6rstnamed In each
ease IL the Republican nominee:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Fan Drill TO be Repeated in Man
chester.

The fan drill given at SINGER Hall Fri
day night by twelve Young ladies Of DR..
Reads church, dressed in Japlnese COS
tunes, was decided success. and the all-
d,ence was highly enteBained. In fact II
made such a bit that its repetition in Man
chester has been requested, and the youn2
ladies have consented to reproduce 1t a
Cersley's Hall Friday night. They VIII
have large audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

A FRAGRANT BREATH is always Pleasure,
and you can have Il by using MEADE & BAKER's
delicious CARBoLIc MouTH-wAsH. IL destroys
the offensive odor caused by diseased gums and
decayed teeth, and speedily restores them TO a
healthy condition. Price. fifty cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
IMin RnY in the FOIL.

Select your Piano at VI. B. Ramos ~
CO.'S this week, and they will retain II un.
III YOU want it. DO this, because the ,um
mer prices on Pianos are lower than the
regular rates. Remember. they are next
the corner OF Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Churches and Lodges of this city
that Ese the Kfmhnu Organs.

Confederate Soldiers Home chapel,
Uuion-stafion Methodist, Park. Place Meth.
odist, West. End Baptist. Union Baptist,
Moore. street Baptist, Fourth Baptist,
Mount Calvary Baptist, Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist, Beth Ahaba Synagogue, Si. Jo-
seph's Catholic, two Kimballsl, 81. Mary's
Catholic, Benedieline Catholic, 1t. Pairick's
Catholic, Franciscan Catholic, Il. johns
Episcopal, st. Paups Episcopal mission
clspeI. Yong Meo's Christian Association
iailroad ranches two kimball.), sydney
Lodle md Unity Lodge vi Good femplars /;
besides over 1000 families have purchased
the famous kimoall Organ from Waiter -.
Moses & Co., Virginia agents, 0li Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
WatermoIons for Washington.

The first carload OF watermelons Of the
season. grown in Florida, passed through
the city Yesterday on the Richmond and
Petersburg road en- r0Vte for Washington.
Work for the doctors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
The BLUES, Encampinent.

After the drill Of the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues on Thursday night next the
matter OF Il summer eucImpment will be
considered and the time and place will pro-
baby be- decided upon.
II is the custom Of the company 10 spend
a couple Of weeks out Of the city every
summer,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
weber Piano.
\ good one cheap. Rmo- * 60.

Thanks me due Mr.. Alfred Won Rose
negle. tie agent Ct the Bergner Il Engl,
Brewing Company, IN this city, for a sc-
Of their superb beer, presented the pre,'
for their recent delightful excursion 10 the
Natural Bridge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
The Little store Around the Corner.

II YOU want Neckgear, CuderNcar, ll"-
siery, SbTls, Collars, Umbrellas, or any
other article OF Mems Furnisbing Good,
come 10 "The Little Store Around the
Corner" No. G north Ninth street. and see
Il | cannot suit and please you IN quality
and price, +. LESLIE SPENCE, Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

The iourneymen bakers Of this city had a
meeting at New. Market Hall last night
Mr.. Herman stein chairman, Mr.. James
Curtis secretary. No important business
was transacted heyOud making arrange
ments 70 get a charter for the regular or
ganza,ion Of iourneyman bakers union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
The Union Passenger Railway.

Captain John A.. Coke, counsel for this
company, appeared before the Committee
on Streets last night, and requested that a
special meeting OF the committee be held
Thursday night 10 consider an application
from the company TO be permitted TO use
electricity As the mOtiye.power Tor the
road. instead OF hoIses. The committee
granted the request,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

The Young Ladies' sewing Society Of
Monumental church will give an entertain
ment at the Academy next saturday after
noon, which will embrcce drills by thirty
snail girls dressed a. fllgs, and sixteen
Others with dolls a. arms. The first drill
will be introduced by the recitation Of an
appropriate poem by young lady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Festival Tomorrow

The ladies' OF st. Andrews church ION
Beverly street near HOLLYWOOD will have 4
festival at the church tomorrow and the
next day. Street-carS pass the door. VS.
itOr> will be served with refreshments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
CilY.lIall Work .

Work has been commenced on what is
called the watertabIe," or first "belt
course" OF granite OF the new City Hall.
This course acts as Gaping for the base.
ment windows aud silis for the windows
above.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Dress Goods, White Goods, Wash Goods, I'M
brellas, &C., at less than Manufacturers prices.
u. 4 +. MIrrgLDoRFgR,
S21 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
brown DISCHARGED.

The continued ease Of Britton Brown
("olored). charged with shooting Sidney
Jones (cOloredL with intent to Kill. was
heard by Justice Eni, Dickinson. Jr.,
tcolored) of HonrIcO, yesterday. The ease
was dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
4 SINGLE Nickel

will take our city frieuds to the Piano and
Organ WarerOoms Of Messrs. Ryland * Lee,
where great bargains can be found iu
Pianos and Organs. new and second hint
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

BEAUTIFULLY wuIrs TEETH INSURED by the
use Of MEADE Il BAKERS SipoSISE DgsrtRRIcE,
which viii speedily remove incipien. tartar and
scurf. Price, nfty cents box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Contract Awarded Mr.. LanghOrne.

The contract for double tracking the Me-
tropoliian branch Of the Baltimore and OHIO
railroad has been awarded TO Mr.. {. d..
Langhorue, Of this city. The work will be-
ON right aWaV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
4 POstnge-Stamp

will put our country friend, IN communi-
cation with Me>srs. Ryland X Lee. OF this
city, who are prepared 20 sell. rent, or eX-
change Pianos and Organs on She very best
terms known to the trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

II you want white teeth, use Dowdcu''
Dcrtal Fluid. All druggists. Price 50
cents. II. NJ. SHEiLD * Co,
Fifth and Marshall streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
no More Blue MONDAYS

Special Mating Sale. Don't forget it. Rom
nants at half price. ID. & +. hIrrELOOgFgR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
wbcreCould YonFind a Piano

that would afford more satisfaction for the
price than the lovely Emerson The cases
OF upright style, :, j., and II have been
entirely remodellod. and are now the prct-
tie,t designs we have ever seen. Walter
ID. Moses X Co.. Ola Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Extraordinary bargains in Laces, Emoro'de-
ries, Summer Underwear, Sc, at MiTrELDOR-
FER's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
liza the Chenpes, for the Ladies.

We claim that T. Il. French Hand. Made
Cor.ets are cheaper than any other kind
They outwcar any other kind OF Corset
hit more perfectly, and are the most COM
Portable that are made. II Won but once
try them you will never make a chan C.
Ak for them al
THAlHWER BROTHERS.
Fifth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Toilet-Powder, guaranteed TO be the
most delightful on the market, at 'jc. a
full poUn0.
X. G.. CABELL, Jr.. Druggist.
Third and Maiu streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Celebrated Bird Smoking Tobacco. TRIB-
gETr a TAYLOR. Sole Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Twenty.six.
Congress Hail. Saratoga Springs.

Rates 80 per day for rooms. eXcep, tgo.c
on parlor and first floors. Open ffomJnnc
18th 10 October lSt.
CLEMENT Il Cox, Pr0prietor>.
II. ). Clement. Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

DICHMOND MOZAGr A>>..''
IL TON.
After the lsT or a. h is'. ...>.
association lr-il1rg .1 eNl-.4 &C.
TARl INVITATIONS to nen-fD,
must procure 1sr,., fortu'- p4r.-r
be- obtalned frum any memoc 3d..
Governors
BY order OF The BoarA .......
my 2Qlt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Call and see my stock OF Soaps before
purchasing elsewhere.
Il. G.. CABELL, Jr., Druggist,
Third AMI Man streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

The largest and cheapes, liue OF Trunks
can be found at Heller's, 3l7 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
The Mercantile (IUb

preferred a Hardman Upright Piano 10 an
others. Walter ID. Moses a Co., Virginia
agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Summer Resorts.

Carry an Upright Piano to the country.
The price for rent j, low. Call on Manly
T.. Ramos 4 Co., next 10 the corner Of
Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
SOL ]. BINSW3NGEG
MEMORIAL DAY.

2iO EAST BROAD STREET Hl.4H
.ny.J.if
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Liquid Bread, S2.7j per dozen.
L. g.. CABELL, Jr., Druggist,
Third and Main stieef-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Ii has stood the test Of thirty years -
Dowden', Dental Fluid. Take no ,ub,tl.
tute. For sale by all druggists.
II. NJ. SHIELD X co.,
Fifth and Marshall streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
DICHMOND MOZART Aooo'''
II TtON.

The regular weekly soiree will "a, slb
the Nogart Acadeny Of Music 10 $50
CMonday1 EVENING a; 81 oel,.A. ~. st a
only hy membership OF invitation $3.50 b.
must Ia presented al me uv -..i,,s.,on tot. :
ohtain inyitation-caItls on appl..,,' -, &
SssaSt' tsi s,Ooi street; MANY ~ -, i
Co, eS Nais street Ok A''' ap $50
Co, 9l4 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
wall Decorations.


JOINS REGNAULT ELLYS0N,
NO. 40 east Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Wait for Twenty.eiX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

y SATURDAY MAllNtt.',.
DOIIeBABl AND tlA" pN''-
The novelties of the -ea~la- ........
Admission Adults, - cen.'' 40
twelve yCaFs Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
Pianos Rented.
Is. Manlv j. lilmOs x {

Who saw Twenty-SlN:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

k1abe Piano.
\ good one cheap. Ramo, & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
CULpEPER.

CuLpEPER, May 27.-0f the six candI.
dates for clerk Of the courts only the pres
ent elerk, Z. u. Payne. remained, who was
elected. 5. X. Smith, the present Iea-
surer, Was reelected, and the only contest
was between John II. Rixey and John l..
Jenrles, for Commonwealth attorney, II
resulting In the reelection u John r. Rlxey,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

Do you know Twenty-six?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29

NV BAWN
for those who use Pearline in place Of soap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
SteinMaN piano.

A good one cheap. Ramo, 4 ".
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-29
ACAnENlY OF MUSIC.

ny@lt
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-14
WONDERFUL Onres.

W. D.Hoyt q %. who'll Isa lie and retail
druggists OF Rose. Ga,, say We have
been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery,
Eiectrit Bitters and Bucklenis Arnioa
Salve for twosyears. Have never handled
remedies that eel q we'll, or give such
universal satisfaction. These have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases of
pronounced consumption have b,en en-
sirely cured by use of a few bottles Of
Dr. Ktngss New Discovery, taken in con-
nectiton With Electric Bitters. We q
antee9 tbem always. Sold by purdy Il
Brecht, Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-14
Fl. B. WYNN, General Agent, Yankto1
First Publications April 2srd.
An Ordinance


Providing for the payment of the cost of con-
structing certain built pursuant TO
resolutions of the mayor and council and
also ordering the levy and collection of a
Be it ordained b, the May or and council of the
city of Yankton:
Section /. That whereas, by resolution OF
the mayor and council passed and, adopted
pursuant to the charter of said city, the mayor
and council of the city of Yankton, have hereto
fore by resolution duly passed and adopted,
declared necessary, and ordered to be built at
the expense and cost of the lot owners certain
sidewalks AUDITING the following lots and
blocks and along certain streets IN SAID city OF
Yankton, to-wit:
Lot i, block SO, Todds Yankton. si1swalk six
Lott .. block SO, Todds Yankton. sidewalk six
Lots. block so. Todds Yankton, sidewalk ak
feet wide,
ity of the ordinances and resolutions of the
mayor and council of said city, and the charter
of said city, the owners and sccnpants of all
the lots and parts of lots bounding and Rbut-
ting upon said streets, and the lots and pieces
of ground, hereinafter named and described
have not built, or caused 70 be bsiit, such side,
walks 30 declared to be necessary. and ordered
to be built; sa4ss ~ -,
And Whereas, The said walks SO ordered by
the mayor aud council, to be built along the
streets opposite the lots and pieces of ground
hereinafter described, have been contracted for
by said mayor and council iu due form of law
and have been built, constructed, completed
and accepted as ordered by said resolutions,
and in accordance with the charter and ordi-
nances and resolutions of the mayor and coun-
oilof the said city, passed adopted in that
behalf; and as such have been duly examined
and accepted by the city, engineer of the said
CITY, and confirmed by the mayor and council,
and thereby 1T becomes necessary to levy q
special tax upon the property and lots and
parts oflots,. abutting the Hidewaiks. 30 as
aforesaidtbuilt to derry and liquidate the cost
of Constructing and building the same.
Now therefore. be it ordained as aforesaid,
for the purposes aforesaid, and pursuant to
the charter of said city. and the ordinances
and resolutions thereof. that a special tax of
ninety4six and S6-100 dollars. be and the same
is hereby Levied npon the following described
lots and pieces of ground situate in said city of
Yankton, and described as follyws. to wit:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-14
What 1. a dick nnau

The nomenclature Of society is enriched by
the phrase lick up.n After a swell dinner
there is much broken victuals and many stubs
OF bottles of wine. These are used in a sort
OF poor relation reception next day, which is
y lick up."-Cnicago Herald.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-14
Good Queen Marraret

Queen Margaret Of Italy personally selects
all tue Christmas presents for her servants
and for the inmates of htr various charitable
institutions. To direct her in this task she
keeps a book in which she notes down such
hints as the colors Of their eyes and hair, and
other details, SO that the dresses ETC., she may
get them will be becoming.-New York TIL.
hume.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-14
GEORGE c. K /

Father OF Gen. sickles, Who Died at New
Rochelle Last Week.
George q. Sickles, whose portrait follows,
was chiefly known Of late years as the father
OF Gen. Daniel Z. Sickles. He was some little
time ago reported lying very Ill al his
home in New Rochelle, N. Y, and his
death was recorded last week. In the old
days he was n man of considerable Importance.
especially in New York city. He
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-14

paper in New Jer- GEORGE q. SICKLEs.
sey. but afterwaid went to Now York,
where he went into the business OF
printing lottery tickets; and lotteries being
then a national craze, soon had q big busi-
ness. In 1880, when he retired from that
business, he was worth $3.50, ooo. Then he
went into "the street, and soon after into real
estate. He was always a strong Democrat,
favored the war, nominated Gen. jackson
for the presidency and was very proud Of his
sons military success.
MI. Sickles was a strong S%piritunlist, AM;
during his last illness he fully beloved that
he was constantly surrounded by spirit
forms, whose intention, he said, was to minis.
ter to him in his weakness. They carried
musical Instruments, he said, on which they
played, and were clad in a strange uniform.
Their leader he believed to be the spirit OF
sosl,etgreat musician long since deceased.
Nh. Sickles was twice married, and his
second marriage, in 1881. to Mrs. Mary Shcr-
tdan Sawyer, created a social sensation. The
brlde had been his house1eeper, and a large
number Of invited guests witnessed the cere,
mony at st. Johns church, New York. There
was nc wedding tour, and The next morning
q wedding breakfast was given NJ the Bel.
mont hotel. The streets near by were made
impossible by the throng which gathered to
see the bride and groom enter the hotel,